When I took the job at the florist to support my acting work I didn’t ever imagine I’d be asked to construct a pagoda to fit on top of a classic mini. I have a knack for handy-work. I like a challenge. I said I’d give it a go.
My primary concerns were weight and weather: the mini’s roof rack can only carry around 150lb, so the structure had to be light, but strong enough to withstand all weather, especially the wind. I came up with a design that used OSB board and narrow timber that held together like an oversized ‘slot-together’ toy with wire mesh to support the floral display.
When I was done I could pick the structure up single-handed and it managed to carry my entire weight standing on top of it (that’s around 200lb of Jeffrey Mundell). The florists then worked their magic and off it went to Mayfair, where it stood for well over a month, laughing in the face of some of the worst wind the British weather could throw at it and smiling pagodashingly for all the passersby.
Perhaps I’ll start a wee portfolio for my little creations.
Jeffrey Mundell 